Case Manager, Specialized Courts

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice, Government of the Northwest Territories, invites applications for a Case Manager in Yellowknife. You will supervise offenders under Wellness Court and IPVTO Court, providing intensive case management and liaison with partner agencies to support rehabilitation and community safety.

You'll manage a caseload up to 35 adult clients with complex mental health, addictions, and cognitive needs, ensuring compliance with release conditions and collaborative service access.

Qualifications

• University degree in social sciences or related field with two years of case management experience in corrections/social services.
• Diploma with four years of case management experience in Corrections/Social Services.
• Masters degree in related area such as social work, criminal justice, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload of up to 35 adult clients in Wellness Court and IPVTO Court.
• Provide intensive supervision, case management, and support for release conditions.
• Collaborate with Corrections Services, Crown prosecutors, RCMP, Health and Social Services, and community organizations.

Skills

Cultural diversity awareness

Team collaboration

Understanding of offender issues

Community corrections techniques

Legal interpretation

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Diploma with 4 years of experience

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.

Job Information

Reporting to the Manager, Specialized Courts in Yellowknife, as the Case Manager, you serve as the primary point of contact for offenders under the Wellness Court and the Intimate Partner Violence Treatment Option (IPVTO) Court, providing intensive supervision, case management, and support to individuals on court-ordered release conditions. These specialized courts offer therapeutic, judicially supervised alternatives that address underlying issues such as mental health challenges, addictions, cognitive disabilities, and factors contributing to intimate partner violence. Through restorative justice principles, you support offender accountability, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration into the community by fostering collaborative partnerships and access to appropriate services.

You will oversee a caseload of up to 35 adult clients, including individuals with complex mental health, addiction, and cognitive needs. As an Officer of the Court, you supervise both male and female offenders subject to territorial conditional release or judicial sanctions and work closely with agencies such as Corrections Services, Crown prosecutors, RCMP, Health and Social Services, counselling providers, and community organizations to ensure effective supervision, treatment compliance, and community safety.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Accountable for community supervision of offenders.
• 2. Perform case management duties including guidance, supervision and fundamental support for high risk/high needs clients as they progress through the Wellness Court and IPVTO Court.
• 3. The Case Manager will maintain and foster collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders in the specialized courts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding of cultural diversity, specifically northern Indigenous traditions and values;
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplined judicial team;
• Knowledge of human behavior and offender issues;
• Knowledge of community corrections techniques with the ability to exercise sound judgment in response to situations and problems;
• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, policy and court documents (i.e. probation orders, prosecutor information sheet;
• Time management and effective prioritizing workload skills.

Key Qualifications

A university degree (bachelors) in a related area such as social work, criminal justice, or other social sciences (political science, sociology, psychology, criminology, indigenous studies, public policy), combined with two (2) years' case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field.

Acceptable Equivalencies

• A diploma in a related area such as social work, criminal justice, or other social sciences (political science, sociology, psychology, criminology, indigenous studies, public policy), combined with four (4) years' case management experience in the Corrections/Social Services field;
• A Masters degree in a related area such as social work, criminal justice, or other social sciences (political science, sociology, psychology, criminology, indigenous studies, public policy).

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.